Sunday afternoon.
Today's issue of Fen Zhou Daily was the biggest news in history!
An article titled "Please be prepared for an earthquake" could be said to have pierced the sky of the city!
The article was like this: Our reporter learned that recently, Director Dong of the Guangming Street Office had discovered an anomaly while carrying out earthquake prevention and disaster reduction propaganda. Director Dong told the reporter, "Recently, our office has been doing disaster reduction propaganda, so we are very sensitive to some situations. Just this morning, a few dogs barking alerted us. We felt that the barking today was different from usual. We immediately investigated and found that the animals in the streets had a large number of abnormal reactions. Dogs barking, cats crying, fish jumping into the water, animals not eating, restlessness, etc. All signs point to the signs of a big earthquake. Later, we did a spot survey in the entire city and found that most of the places have the same phenomenon. We can now confirm that an earthquake is likely coming, and it might happen in the next two days. Please be prepared for an earthquake. Don't panic, don't be confused, and try to save yourselves as soon as possible or temporarily evacuate to a safe area."
There was a lot of words at the end, followed by some basic earthquake prevention and disaster reduction knowledge.
But when many people saw this, they no longer had the mood to continue reading. They were all shocked by the words in the newspaper.
In an instant, every household was in an uproar.
"This is bad! There's going to be an earthquake! "
"Aiyo! Let's go! Quick! "
"We still don't know if it's real or not. How can there be an earthquake just like that?"
"How can it be fake? That's Fen Zhou Daily! They wouldn't write something like that! "
"But if it's really an earthquake, why didn't the TV report it? Why wasn't the report on the front page? "
"Who cares if it's real or not? I don't care anymore. I have to go back to my hometown in the south first."
"Now that the newspaper mentioned it, I remember it too. My dog started barking last night and wouldn't listen no matter what I said. I thought it was sick. No, no, I have to pack my things too. If I'm late, it'll be too late!"
"You guys go. I still don't believe it."
"I'll also observe the situation first. If something really happens, the government will arrange for us to evacuate."
After reading the news, the news spread like wildfire. Some families that did not buy Fen Zhou Daily also knew about the earthquake. Even the neighboring cities and some other places in the province had heard about the earthquake. If Fen Zhou City was going to have an earthquake with a magnitude of 8, it would surely affect the surrounding areas.
Instantly, everyone was in a state of panic.
Although Dong Xuebing's article told everyone not to panic, how is this possible?
The mere mention of an earthquake made people pale with fright. In an instant, many families did not even bother to eat dinner. They made a prompt decision to leave with their children and elderly that very night. Of course, this was only a small portion of people. There were still some people who were still hesitating. Most people did not leave either. They were just waiting for further news from the government and the news while discussing the earthquake. Most of the families still had work and trivial matters to take care of here, so it was impossible for them to leave easily unless the local government ordered everyone to evacuate.
…
Yan Tai County, County Government.
The Mayor's secretary, Hu Silian, rushed into the Mayor's office.
Xie Huilan was sitting behind her desk, listening to a County Bureau leader's report. She saw Hu Silian entering the office without knocking and looked up. "What's wrong, Xiao Hu?"
Hu Silian gasped. "Mayor Xie, something happened!"
Xie Huilan nodded and looks at Chief Liu with a smile. "Old Liu, can we leave it like this for now?"
"Ok, I will go back now." Director Liu immediately left and closed the door.
"Tell me." Xie Huilan looks at Dong Xuebing. "What is it?"
Hu Silian quickly took out a copy of Fenzhou Daily and flipped to the second page. "Take a look at this article."
Xie Huilan took the newspaper and read it from the beginning to the end. She did not show any emotions on her face, and after she finished reading the article, she threw the newspaper on the table and smiled. "This brat … haha … I think he just doesn't want me to have a good life. If he doesn't create trouble for me, he will not behave himself. How can he publish such articles so casually? Something is going to happen. How will the people below react? "
Hu Silian replied, "I just made a phone call. Some residents in our county have started to evacuate."
Beep, beep, beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep … beep …
The atmosphere of panic was clearly spreading.
Xie Huilan stopped smiling and asked Hu Silian. "How reliable is Xiao Bing's earthquake report?"
Hu Silian hesitated for a while and told the truth. "I don't think so. I heard the Provincial Earthquake Department had sent experts to check the area, and there are no abnormalities or signs of an earthquake. If not, the City Government would have evacuated the people. Mayor Xie, what do you think now …"
Ring … ring … ring … the phone on the table rang.
At the same time, Xie Huilan's phone started ringing.
Xie Huilan answered a few calls and looked at Hu Silian after hanging up. "It's a mess outside, and the situation is getting out of control. Secretary Dao Fa is holding an emergency meeting, and I need to go over. Xiao Hu, you don't need to worry about anything and help me investigate the abnormal reactions of the animals. I need a detailed report, alright?"
"I understand."
… …
At the same time.
Nanshan District Party Committee Compound.
In the Mayor's office, Geng Xinke looked at his sister. "Sis, I am in awe of Dong Xuebing now. He is too daring!"
Geng Yuehua did not say a word and slammed the newspaper on the table.
"We are in big trouble this time." Geng Xinke slapped his forehead. Dong Xuebing had set them up this time, and if the City Government gets angry, the entire Guangming Street Office will be wiped out.
This time, Dong Xuebing did not stop spreading rumors about the earthquake. He had ignored the Earthquake Department's report and even published an article on the media. Normally, spreading rumors about the earthquake will be a disaster. Who would expect Dong Xuebing to publish it on the newspaper? Fen Zhou Daily is the most authoritative newspaper in the city. How bold does he need to be to do this? How much courage does he need?
In the entire Fen Zhou City, no one dares to do this.
Only someone like Dong Xuebing who is not afraid of anything!
A short article of a few hundred words had once again pushed Dong Xuebing into the limelight. Almost all the leaders and government officials in the streets, districts, and the City knew about Dong Xuebing!
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